Zone service is provided to Northern Riley County, with Monday and Tuesday pick-ups from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and return trips usually between 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m..

A "country run" is made to the areas of Leonardville, Riley and Randolph twice a month, on the second and fourth Friday. Riders are brought to Manhattan for the day and shuttled around town, returned to their homes in the afternoon.

Service to and from Ogden is available Monday through Friday. Riders wanting to ride the bus need to call Dispatch and schedule a ride on the Fort Riley Shuttle. Door to door demand service is available in Ogden for persons with mobility impairments, after an application is completed (Paratransit Intelligibility Application Part A (pdf) & Paratransit Eligibility Application Part B (pdf)). This ADA service is a "safety net" for those persons who do not have the functional abilities to access and ride the Ogden route bus. Every certified individual for this ADA service is required to re-certify for continuing eligibility every three years upon becoming initially certified. Call the office at (785) 537-6345 for further information.

Riders in any of the ATA Bus service areas (Manhattan, Riley County, Green Valley, St. George, Pottawatomie County, Junction City, Geary County and Fort Riley) may call dispatch at 1-877-551-6345 or (785) 537-6345, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to schedule a ride.

Please call 24 hours in advance to schedule rides. Cut off for scheduling next day rides is 5:00 p.m..

Demand Response

Children ten (10) and under can ride the demand response service for free. All children under the age of twelve (12) must be accompanied by an adult on demand response trips.

Fixed Route Services

Children riding the fixed route services, who are six (6) and younger, can ride the service for free. All children riding fixed route services under fourteen (14) must be accompanied by an adult.

Children under four (4) years old must be in a child safety seat, while children 4-8 years old must be in a safety or booster seat unless they weigh more than 80 lbs. or are taller than 4 ft. 9 inches tall. The child must be secured with an appropriate child seat provided by the parent or guardian. The parent or guardian will properly fasten such devices using the vehicle seat belts.

For policy purposes, animals are considered either service animals or pets.

Service animals will be transported with their owners without restriction or extra cost. Service animals must be supervised and the owner/handler must retain full control of the animal at all times. Owners/handlers are responsible for cleanup of any waste or litter caused by the service animal and is liable for any damages the animals cause.

Pets may be transported with their owners if the pets are secured in an enclosed container and if they can be fit into the schedule. Pets have the lowest priority for transportation. Pets requiring emergency veterinary assistance will not be transported. An ill service animal is treated as a pet in this respect: such animals are not performing their service function.

Charges are filed by the State and not able to be dropped by a citizen. However, you may submit a written statement explaining why you wish to drop charges. This statement will require your signature to be notarized. Riley County has a Notary Public available to notarize signatures.

Your opinion is important to the prosecutor but once a report is received from the law enforcement agency, it will be reviewed. Your written statement will be considered, however, the final decision in charging the perpetrator is at the discretion of the prosecutor.

The Riley County Attorney's Office will not release any criminal history information. If you wish to obtain criminal history information, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4430.

You will need permission from the Riley County Attorney's Office to take care of your check case without having to appear in court. Please contact our office to acquire permission and also to receive the correct amounts of the money orders or cashiers checks in order to close your case. Money orders or cashiers are the only accepted source of payment. Call (785) 537-6390.

Often when the police take a report, it is immediately after the offense. It is difficult to estimate the value of the damage without having it evaluated by another party(i.e. insurance adjuster). For that reason, the information gathered by the police is used as an estimate of the value. In order to ensure that the request is fair and complete, we must ask this information be provided directly by the victim.

The Courts frequently order restitution as a condition of probation or parole. What this means is that the Defendant has the term of their probation period in which to pay the restitution and any other money owed. Typically, their probation officer will place them on a monthly payment schedule based on the Defendant's salary, outstanding debts, living situation, etc. The payments will be made to the Clerk of the District Court and then dispersed to the appropriate parties. At times, Defendants are unable to pay despite our best legal and tactical efforts.

Generally, a victim does not file charges nor drop charges against another person. That is the responsibility of the Riley County Attorney's Office. However, if you are the victim of a crime, you may meet with the prosecutor assigned to the case to discuss your wishes by calling and setting up an appointment. When you call, be sure to identify yourself, and give the name of the person who has been charged.

If the Defendant fails to pay restitution, or violates other conditions of his probation, this office may file a Motion to Revoke Probation and have the case brought back before the Court. At this time, the Judge will hear the violations and decide what, if any, action is appropriate.

If the person you are seeking protection from violates the Order, you should call the police immediately and report it. The suspect may be arrested, and could receive a jail sentence for violating the Protection From Abuse Order. You should not, however, invite the person you are seeking protection from over to your house or initiate contact. You are putting your safety in jeopardy, and you are putting that person at risk for being arrested.

If you are threatened by anyone, including an ex-spouse or ex-significant other, you need to call the police right away. An officer will respond, and take a report from you about what happened. A decision will be made later about whether that person will be formally charged or not.

Those involved in the manufacturing of methamphetamines do not need an extravagant lab. This process can be completed in a portable lab such as a cooler. The chemicals used in this process, including anhydrous ammonia are very dangerous. Opening such a container which has contained ammonia exposes you to very serious health risks. If you find a cooler or similar container with any of the following items DO NOT DISTURB and call 911:

Yes, please call Riley County Crimestoppers at 785/539-7777 and provide as much information to the officer as you can. All information and assistance is appreciated and necessary to combat this problem.

No, The Riley County Attorney's Office has determined due to the serious problem in our community and all the associated problems to drug usage, possession and distribution, that diversion is not an option for these offenses.

If your property is recovered by the police, it is regarded as evidence. As such, it is held by the Riley County Police Department until it is no longer needed as evidence(i.e. the case is concluded). Many times a photograph can be substituted and the item returned. The assigned attorney will make that decision.

If the Defendant is convicted, it is the policy of this office to request restitution on behalf of the victim for any stolen or damaged property. However, it is the responsibility of the victim to provide the information and supporting documentation. You can do this by completing the Victim Impact Statement in its entirety and including copies of receipts, estimates, and insurance information. Restitution is easier to recover before conviction than after.

Contact the Riley County Attorney's Office and ask for the Diversion Officer at (785) 537-6390 - AND - you may fill out a diversion application and submit it to the Riley County Attorney's Office for approval.

If you have spoken to the Riley County Attorney's Office and have submitted a diversion application, enter a plea of not guilty and inform the Court that you have applied for a diversion. At that time, the Court will schedule your next appearance. If your diversion is granted and filed you will not need to appear at the next scheduled hearing. However, if your diversion is rejected you WILL need to appear at your next scheduled court appearance.

Only if this is your first DUI, you have no prior alcohol related offenses, no one was hurt, or you have no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions; or any other circumstances that the prosecutor assigned to the case believes makes you ineligible. The decision to grant a diversion lies solely with the Riley County Attorney's Office.

Under the Kansas Juvenile Justice Code juveniles are entitled to representation by an attorney. The juvenile and his/her parents may employ their own attorney, if not, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the juvenile.

Children are considered truant when they have accumulated 3 consecutive unexcused absences, 5 unexcused absences in any semester, or 7 unexcused absences in any school year.

The attendance officer at each school building has the discretion to determine if reasons offered by the child or his/her parents is sufficient or if the absence will be considered unexcused. USD 383 refers all cases of students with excessive unexcused absences to the Riley County Attorney's office.

When juveniles are charged with criminal activity, a summons and a copy of the complaint is served on the juvenile, the parents or parent having legal custody, the person with whom the juvenile is residing, or any other person designated by the County Attorney. K.S.A. 38-1626

Once the Riley County Police Department generates a report, the County Attorney will review the report and decide from the following alternatives:

--File formal charges--The County Attorney's office will file an arrest warrant or the juvenile and his parent(s) will receive a summons from the court directing them to appear and answer for the charges.

When a juvenile is arrested or charged with criminal activity, they are required to participate in a Juvenile Intake Assessment through Riley County Community Corrections--Juvenile Division. Parents are encouraged to attend that assessment and provide any information to the intake worker. If needed, the family may be referred to appropriate community resources such as family and individual counseling, drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment or services offered by the Manhattan Area Department for Children and Families (DCF) office. Parents of youth involved in the juvenile justice system are encouraged to become actively involved in helping their son or daughter address and resolve their involvement with the court system. Parents seeking advice are encouraged to work with the supervising probation officers and their child's attorney to help the child successfully complete any terms or conditions of their probation or diversion. Additionally, parents are encouraged to report violations of their child's probation or diversion to the supervising officer to resolve quickly any problems before the situation worsens.

Yes, depending on the offense. Normally on traffic infractions, if you do not pay your ticket in 30 days, a letter will automatically go out to your last known address or the address that appears on the ticket, stating that you have not paid your fine and that your license will be suspended. If you are scheduled for a court appearance for misdemeanor or felony offense and you do not show up, the judge may order a warrant for your arrest.

Only if this is your first DUI, you have no prior alcohol related offenses, no one was hurt, or you have no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions; or any other circumstances that the prosecutor assigned to the case believes makes you ineligible. The decision to grant a diversion lies solely with the Riley County Attorney's Office. Possible punishment for a first time offense is:

48 hours mandatory jail term

sentence up to 6 months in county jail or 100 hours of community service

fine from $500.00 to $1,000.00 plus $54.00 court costs

enroll and successfully complete an alcohol and drug safety education program or approved treatment program

if at the time, you had a child less than 14 years old in your vehicle, an additional 1-month will be added to your sentence

probation may be granted, at the discretion of the judge, for up to 12 months after serving the mandatory 48 hours

***NOTE: You are encouraged to seek an attorney's advice concerning any questions you may have. We cannot give advice to anyone.

Come to court on your scheduled date at the bottom of your ticket. You may plead not guilty and a trial before the Magistrate Judge will be scheduled. At trial, the officer will testify and you will have the opportunity to ask the officer questions. Then the Judge will hear your version of what happened. The Judge will then render a verdict of not guilty or guilty. Such trials usually take only 30 minutes.

The first thing you should do is call the Department of Revenue, Driver Control Bureau in Topeka, Kansas at (785)296-3671, if it's suspended in Kansas, and ask them why your license is suspended and what they need from you to clear the matter up. If you have proof that your license has been reinstated, bring that in to the Riley County Attorney's Office or to Court on your appearance date. If you were eligible for reinstatement and you were not suspended for a DUI or other alcohol related offense, or you are not under another suspension, that charge will be dismissed. Normally, when you have provided the required documentation to Driver Control Bureau, such as proof of insurance from your insurance carrier, proof that a fine was paid, etc. and pay the reinstatement fee, currently $100.00, they will issue you a letter stating that your license is reinstated. BE SURE TO CHECK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE DOCUMENTATION THAT IS REQUIRED. The number to the Driver Control Bureau is: (785) 296-3671. Reasons that your license may be suspended that you may not be aware of are:

failure to pay a fine, court costs, and/or reinstatement fee

an automobile accident whether you are at fault or not and you were not insured

no insurance coverage

ALWAYS notify the Department of Revenue whenever your address changes. Any notices regarding your license will be sent to the last address that you provide them. You will be prosecuted for DWS even if you did not receive notice of suspension from the Department of Revenue because you failed to proved them with a change of address.

Bring in your proof of insurance coverage to the Riley County Attorney's Office or on your scheduled court appearance. As long as you had insurance coverage on the date you received the ticket, the charge will be dropped. Our office will verify this proof by calling your insurance carrier. Consult an attorney to discuss your options.

The fines for this type of offense often change. Furthermore, a judge decides the amount you are fined. You should consult an attorney if you want to know the possible punishment for this offense. As of July 1, 2002, if you were not suspended for a DUI, possible punishment for a first time offense is:

$100.00 fine

$54.00 court costs

5 days in the county jail (this may be suspended depending on your prior record)

**NOTE: a more severe punishment may be ordered if your license was suspended because of a DUI.

For a number of reasons, it is frequently necessary to change the date of a court appearance. The County Attorney's office will make every effort to notify you by telephone if the court date has been continued to a later date. If the case is continued, you will receive a new subpoena telling you the new date if you have not already received it.

Generally fences are exempt from zoning regulations and therefore do not require a permit for construction. The only possible exception to this rule would be if the fence would create a vision obstruction at a street intersection. Check with the County Zoning Officer if there is a possible concern in this regard.

A building permit is required before the start of construction of any structure within the unincorporated areas of Riley County. The permit is necessary to verify that the zoning is proper for the intended use, the required setbacks from property lines are achieved, Sanitary Code requirements are met and other basic requirements of this type. The permit does not involve construction inspection since there is no adopted building code that applies to the unincorporated areas of the County.

Riley County requires a building permit but does not enforce building codes. During a building permit inspection the primary concern is determining that the building is set back the proper distances from all property lines. The inspector does not examine how the building is being constructed. Most counties in Kansas do not have building codes, however, a number are considering adoption of a minimum code. Consult a qualified contractor or building professional regarding industry standard construction techniques and proper installation of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. The respective cities within the County vary regarding their building code requirements. Check with the individual city before starting construction.

State law requires that all property owners within 1000 feet of a rezoning, variance or conditional use request be notified of the public hearing on the matter. However, there is no such State or local requirement to notify adjacent property owners upon the issuance of a building permit. Prospective purchasers of land should always research the surrounding zoning of land to determine what sorts of uses may be permitted that may effect property values or enjoyment of the land to be purchased.

Many times utility companies will require a property address prior to providing utilities to a site. The property address is assigned by Riley County Planning & Development when the building permit is issued. If you need an address prior to issuance of a building permit, contact our office and we will attempt to assist you.

The only definitive way to determine your property lines is to have your lot or tract surveyed by a Licensed Land Surveyor. They will need to locate or establish the property survey pins at the corners of the lot or tract. If you can locate your own property corner pins, that should allow or help you and the surveyor establish the correct property lines.

Building setback requirements from right-of-way or property lines varies by zoning category. Generally, all buildings must be setback from all right-of-way lines 25 feet except when abutting a major or minor trafficway (NOTE: The right-of-way line is not necessarily the edge of the pavement. The right-of-way is considerably wider than the roadway surface) Side and rear yard setbacks vary for each zoning category and by building type. To determine these requirements you should contact Planning & Development before beginning construction.

Occasionally the owner or builder is not aware of the building permit requirement and begins construction without a permit. If you want to know whether or not a building permit has been issued for a particular project, please contact the Planning and Development office at 537-6332. Please have specific information regarding the location such as address, legal description or owner of the property.

Emergency Management plans to send notices about burning restrictions due to conditions using the Everbridge Emergency Notification System. We recommend that everyone who has a burn permit sign up for this FREE service.

KDHE intends to utilize compliance assistance and public education to get the word out. If there are extenuating circumstances in a particular situation, KDHE may utilize their enforcement authority to address an egregious problem.

Yes, crop residue burning is restricted for the 16 counties specified in the April Burning Restrictions of K.A.R. 28-19-645a (13 in Flint Hills + Johnson, Sedgwick & Wyandotte). Burning of the tall grass prairie is not considered crop residue burning.

Not in the 13 Flint Hills Counties. In Johnson, Wyandotte and Sedgwick counties, the local authority can approve burning of trees and brush from nonagricultural land clearing and clean wood waste at the construction site; all other open burning in these counties must be approved by KDHE. In the rest of the state, KDHE must approve this burning unless local ordinance is more stringent. It is our intent to discourage nonagricultural burning during the month of April.

No, unless KDHE issues a special circumstances or emergency approval specifically for April. Otherwise, all local permitted open burn sites are discouraged from open burning during the month of April, even if a permit had been previously issued. The success of the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan is contingent on all parties cooperating to reduce smoke impacts.

Fires set to remove dangerous or hazardous liquid materials, debris from an ice storm or a tornado (where landfilling is not feasible) or storage capacity after ice storms or tornados is not sufficient to wait until May or later.

Because there are several different agencies (Community Corrections, Court Services, Manhattan Municipal Court Services, and Kansas State Parole) in Riley County that supervise criminal offenders, finding-out which agency supervises a specific person will probably take several phone calls. However, because the basic information (name and what crime they were convicted for) about an adult probationer is public information, if the respective agency has the individual you are calling about under their supervision, you will be given the basic information.

We have supervised over 1000 adult probationers in community corrections since we began operations in 1982 and very rarely has any probationer ever said their probation was “easy”. In fact, the opposite is true as we are often told that what we expect from our probationers is “too hard”. As an example of what we expect, under our tightest level of supervision, in a period of twelve months, the “average” probationer will have had over 75 face-to-face contacts with their intensive supervision officer, with about 20 of the contacts taking place in their homes or at their jobs. The average probationer will also be drug tested about 25 times in the twelve months. Pay stubs will have been checked, on a weekly basis to verify employment. And if the probationer has been court-ordered to participate in any special programs (AA, counseling, in patient treatment, community service work and so forth), the probationer’s compliance with the special orders will have been regularly verified by the intensive supervision officer.

In a statewide effort to allow the general public more information about any sex offenders who reside in their communities, all sex offenders are required to register with their local law enforcement agency. In turn, this information is available to the general public through a number of sources. You can visit the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to learn about registered sex offenders in your community.

We have the ability to test, on site, for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, opiates and some “designer” status drugs. We also have the ability to utilize traditional urine testing and saliva testing. Both kinds of drug tests are given in the office, with the preliminary results available in 10 minutes. If the field tests are positive, the sample is forwarded to a federally approved laboratory for more extensive testing. For alcohol testing, we utilize portable breath analyzers.

The biggest difference is in the frequency of contacts between the probationer and our staff. In general, a probationer assigned to community corrections will have about four times as much contact with their probation officer as compared to regular probation. Also, to help us know how the probationer is doing outside of our office, about 25% of the face-to-face contacts occur in the probationer’s home or place of employment. This level of supervision is among the highest in the nation and is designed to ensure that any probationer assigned to community corrections is under intense supervision at all times.

Pursuant to federal law, the State of Kansas has implemented a central payment system for processing of court ordered child support and maintenance. Child support and maintenance payments should be made payable to "KANSAS PAYMENT CENTER" and mailed to the following address:

KANSAS PAYMENT CENTER

PO Box 758599

Topeka, KS 66675-8599

Please put your case number on your remittance with the county two-letter digit (RL) for Riley County to ensure proper credit. If you have questions, or would like information regarding payments through electronic funds transactions (EFT), please contact KPC customer service at 1-877-572-5722, or visit their website at kspaycenter.Please notify the Court in writing of any address change or name change.

The Court holds your marriage license for thirty (30) days after it is returned.

Anytime within that thirty days you may obtain a certified copy from the Court. The cost is $1.25 per copy. If you wish to request copies by mail, you must request within the thirty (30) day period. You must inform the Court of the bride's maiden name and the groom's name, enclose a self addressed stamped envelope along with enough money to cover the number of copies requested. Mail requests to Riley County District Court, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502.

After the thirty-day time period has passed, the original is sent to the Office of Vital Statistics, 1000 S. W. Jackson, Suite 120, Topeka, Kansas 66612-2221, where it is kept on permanent file. Copies from the Office of Vital Statistics are $15.00 for each copy. The phone number for Vital Statistics is (785) 296-1400.

Forms to request a copy of a marriage license, can be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the District Court, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Information and petitions for Small Claims filings may be found in the Riley County District Court Clerk's Office (Room 201), Riley County Courthouse. Docket fees for claims under $500 are $51.50; claims over $500 to $4000 are $71.50. It is your responsibility to furnish the addresses of individuals being summoned to Court. If you have a complex case, or one that involves a claim over $4000, you may wish to consult an attorney regarding other forms of legal action. A separate sheriff fee for service of a small claims summons is $15.00.

To obtain a Kansas Marriage License for individuals who are 18 years of age or older, either the bride or the groom must appear in the District Court Clerk's office (100 Courthouse Plaza) to apply. On the application you will need to know the following information for both bride and groom: 1) full name (first, middle and last) 2) date of birth 3) either a social security or driver's license number. Applying for a marriage licence begins a three day waiting period. At the end of the three days or anytime thereafter up to one year you may return to pick up your license. At the time you pick up your license there is a $85.50 fee to be paid in cash. The license is issued and you may have your ceremony performed anywhere within the State of Kansas, for a period of six months.

1. Before you can obtain a Protection from Abuse Order, you and the other person you want restrained must be intimate partners or household members. This means you and the person you want restrained must meet one of the following:

a.You are in a dating relationship,

b.You have been in a dating relationship in the past;

c.You are living together;

d.You have lived together in the past; or

e.You have had a child in common.

OR if you are seeking protection of a minor child, the child and the person you want restrained must be intimate partners or household members. This means the child and the person you want restrained must meet one of the above requirements.

2. Abuse must have occurred. This means that one of the following has occurred:

a. The person physically hurt or tried to hurt you or a minor child on purpose.

b. The person recently threatened to physically hurt you or a minor child.

c. The person engaged in physical conduct (touching or sexual intercourse) with a minor child under the age of 16 years of age.

3.You may file only two petitions for a Protection from Abuse Order in a 12 month period unless you are filing the petition on behalf of a minor child who has been abused.

4.You must be available to testify at future hearings as set by the Judge or in any other criminal action against the abuser. If you fail to appear, the case may be dismissed.

5.Other legal help may be available through your private attorney or legal services.

6. A final Protection from Abuse Order will expire after one year or on the date stated in the order, unless you request an extension from the court.

7. If you are the defendant and you want an order restraining the plaintiff from abuse, you must file a counter petition.

8. There are forms available for a Protection from Abuse at the Riley County District Court, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas 66502

1. Before you can get a Protection from Stalking Order, stalking must have occurred. Stalking is an intentional harassment of another person that places the other person in reasonable fear for that person's safety. Harassment means a knowing and intentional course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, torments, or terrorizes the person and that serves no legitimate purpose. Course of conduct means conduct consisting of two or more separate acts over a period of time, however short, that show a continuity of purpose, which would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress.

2. You may seek a Protection from Stalking Order for yourself, for your minor child, or for a minor child that lives with you.

3. You should be available to testify at future hearings as set for the judge. If you fail to appear, the case may be dismissed.

4. Legal help may be available through your private attorney or legal services.

5. A final Protection from Stalking Order will expire after one year or on the date stated in the order, unless you request an extension or modification from the court.

6. There are forms available for Protection from Stalking at the Riley County District Court, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

A. Public access computers are available at the Courthouse to access cases via a name search or by case number.

B. Courts in Kansas will not do any searches by phone.

C. Requests for criminal record searches for employment, credit, etc. from any agency or individual shall be referred to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-8200 (Records Department) per Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 156.

D. No district court employee may conduct a search which requires making legal determination such as whether a judgment is still current or that lien exists per K.S.A. 20-3133.

Yes if you already have a driver's license issued from another state. If you do not please contact the full service station at 8200 Southport Dr, Suite 105, Manhattan. The telephone number is 785-537-2140.

Yes, as long as the driver's license has not been expired more than 1 year. If so please contact the full service station at 8200 Southport Dr, Suite 105, Manhattan. The telephone number is 785-537-2140.

You need to call Driver's Control in Topeka at 785-296-3671. They will help you with what exactly you need to do to get your license back. You will need to know your driver's license number and your date of birth.

The Secretary of State Office has a website that allows you to electronically file a voter registration application. Please do not electronically register vote 30 days before an election. Proof of Citizenship may be required. Electronically register to vote

A person with a permanent illness or disability may apply at any time to the county election office for permanent advance voting status. Once you obtain this status, we will automatically send you an advance ballot for the election you are eligible to vote in. Permanent Advance Application

Until an appointment form is filed with the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission, contributions cannot be received and expenditures cannot be made by or on behalf of the Candidate. For more information on financial requirements go to the website for the Ks Governmental Ethics Commission: Link to Ks Governmental Ethics

Riley County has elections every year. In even numbered years we have State and Federal elections. The primary is in August and the general is in November. In odd numbered years we have our City and School Elections. The primary typically falls at the end of February or first of March this varies. Please watch our website for city/school primary elections. The City/School General is held on the first Tuesday April. Election Web Site

Emergency Management plans to send notices about burning restrictions due to conditions using the Everbridge Emergency Notification System. We recommend that everyone who has a burn permit sign up for this FREE service.

There are no public tornado shelters in Riley County. Local Mobile Home Parks are required to have tornado shelters for their residents. For tornado safety rules, click on this link... Tornado Safety Rules

Riley County Emergency Management staff test the outdoor warning sirens each month (on the first Monday at 10:30 AM) to make sure the sirens will function when needed. The time and date are so the local schools can coordinate their Tornado Drills with the monthly tests.

Yes, the present code was adopted June 14, 1999, by resolution 061499-22, under the legal authority granted to the Board of County Commissioners by K.S.A. 19-3701 et. seq., K.S.A. 19-101a, or K.S.A. 12-3301 as amended.

You can obtain the form on the Riley County Website under Planning and Development, Environmental Health, Applications, Environmental Evaluation Application or at the Riley County Planning and Development, Environmental Health, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Yes, under Chapter III, Article 3, you need to make application for a permit and then it must be approved before you can use the water. You can obtain the form on the Riley County Website under Planning and Development, Environmental Health, Applications, Private Water Well Supply application or at the Riley County Planning and Development, Environmental Health, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Yes, you will need to acquire proof that your drivers license is valid in the state it was issued. It is a requirement of our insurance carrier that all firefighters operating county owned equipment have a valid license.

After someone has filled out an application, an interview will be held, and if offered a conditional position and station assignment, the applicant will be required to take a pre-employment drug test. Once the drug tests results are determined, successful applicants will receive station orientation by station officers and begin training.

Your insurance company is the one that determines the insurance rating (sometimes referred to as ISO rating) for all properties.

Normally, if a property is within 5 road miles of a fire station that meets the ISO rating system, that property is rated lower than a “10”. A “10” rating indicates a lack of adequate fire protection that could respond in a timely fashion. Most properties in the county are rated a “9” and properties within 1000’ of a municipal fire hydrant are generally rated a “7/9”.

This map shows most of the rural residences and their proximity to the nearest fire station using all-weather roads.

Disclaimer: The information contained on this map was derived using road records showing “approved” surface types for Emergency Response purposes and their traversable distance from a rural fire station. Roads designated as “trail”, “undeveloped” or “unimproved” are not considered approved surface types. No guarantee is given as to the accuracy of the depicted surface type of a road. If you have questions about an ISO rating, please contact your insurance provider.

The Riley County Planning & Development Department has maps produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that indicate where the floodplains are for all of the unincorporated area of the County. For assistance in determining flood risk on a particular property, please contact Steve Higgins at (785) 537-6332 or email Steve...

The 500-year floodplain is the area that could experience a flood having a .2% probability of occurring in any given year. It is an area that is not regulated by floodplain regulations and therefore building is permitted provided all other requirements of the County Zoning & Subdivision Regulations are met. One should always keep in mind that any area, even those outside of designated floodplains, can still flood. Even though the probability of such occurrences in these areas is generally lower, there can always be micro events and unusual circumstances that may occur to cause localized flooding of any property. For more information about the floodplain, please contact Steve Higgins at (785) 537-6332 or email Steve...

The 100-year floodplain represents a potential flood area that has a 1% probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. It is the area that is regulated by floodplain regulations as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Generally, you can build in the 100-year floodplain if the floor of the structure is elevated one foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Commercial & industrial structures have the option of being flood-proofed. All construction within the 100-year floodplain requires a Floodplain Development Permit before construction begins. All construction within the 100-year floodplain requires a Floodplain Development Permit before construction begins. For more information about the floodplain, please contact Steve Higgins at (785) 537-6332 or

The floodway is the area within the 100-year floodplain that must remain unobstructed to carry the 100-year flood discharge (i.e. Base Flood). Generally, it is very difficult to construct any structure within the floodway because the structure must be determined, not by an engineer not to obstruct flood flows in any way or create a substantial rise in the base flood elevation. These are very difficult standards to meet except in cases of very limited obstructions such as poles, fence posts, etc. For more information on the methodology that must be used to determine this no-rise in flood heights, please contact Steve Higgins at (785) 537-6332 or email Steve...

Riley County is unique in the fact that it has consolidated law enforcement with the City of Manhattan. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) handles all matters that would typically be handled by a Sheriff's office. The Riley County Police Department can be contacted by calling (785) 537-2112. They are physically located at 1001 South Seth Child Road in Manhattan. Riley County Police Department...

If your property is located in Riley County outside of the limits of an incorporated city, you may call Riley County Planning & Development to obtain that information. When you call you should know one of the following to make sure the correct property can be located:

1. the property owner

2. the property's legal description or

3. the property's address

An even more accurate method of determining zoning of a property is to come to the Planning & Development office. This way staff can locate the property on the computer mapping system and also answer any question you may have about the zoning.

If you wish to express dissatisfaction with the conduct of an employee of Riley County, you are encouraged to submit a written complaint form to ensure that a complete and proper investigation is conducted. For more information, please click on the link. Complaint Form...

You will need the title or MSO (if it's a new car), signed over to you, the sales tax receipt or bill of sale, the car's current mileage, and your insurance card. This must be done within 30 days of purchase. When transferring a tag between two cars, you need the current registration or tag number of the old car and the name of the person to whom the vehicle was sold.

To obtain a Kansas Marriage License for individuals who are 18 years of age or older, either the bride or the groom must appear in the District Court Clerk's office (100 Courthouse Plaza) to apply. On the application you will need to know the following information for both bride and groom: 1) full name (first, middle and last) 2) date of birth 3) either a social security or driver's license number. Applying for a marriage licence begins a three day waiting period. At the end of the three days or anytime thereafter up to one year you may return to pick up your license. At the time you pick up your license there is an $85.50 fee to be paid in cash. The license is issued and you may have your ceremony performed anywhere within the State of Kansas, for a period of six months.

It depends on the layer. Most layers are updated daily or as changes occur [city limits, zoning, subdivisions, streets, etc.]. Ownership parcels are different in that they are updated monthly, scheduled when the Appraiser's office provides GIS with the current KSCAMA files. If you click on “LAYER INFORMATION” in the upper right hand corner of the interactive GIS website, all the layers are described and the dates each were updated is indicated.

The 500-year floodplain is the potential flood area that has a .2% probability of occurring in any given year. It is an area that is not regulated by floodplain regulations and therefore building is permitted provided all other requirements of the County Zoning & Subdivision Regulations are met. One should always keep in mind that any area, even those outside of designated floodplains, can still flood. Even though the probability of such occurrences in these areas is generally lower, there can always be micro events and unusual circumstances that may occur to cause localized flooding of any property.

For more information about the floodplain, please contact Steve Higgins at (785) 537-6332. Email Steve Higgins...

Riley County requires a building permit, but does not enforce building codes. During a building permit inspection, the primary concern is making a determination that the building is set back the proper distance from all property lines. The inspector does not examine how the building is being constructed. Most counties in Kansas do not have building codes; however, a number are considering adoption of a minimum code. Consult a qualified contractor or building professional regarding industry standard construction techniques and proper installation of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. The respective cities within the County vary regarding their building code requirements. Check with the individual city before starting construction.

The HHW facility is located at 6245 Tuttle Creek Blvd. We are 2 miles west of the intersection of Seth Childs Road and Tuttle Creek Blvd. on the south side of the highway. We are the second driveway when you reach the Riley County facilities. Look for our sign that says RILEY COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED and HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Well, we always seem to have plenty of paint and stains -- and sometimes we have… Sunscreen -- Shoe Cleaner – Bug Spray -- Oven Cleaner -- and all kinds of goodies!! Just stop out whenever you’d like, as you never know what you might come across that you can use. Sometimes the shelves aren’t so full, and sometimes they are packed: Just depends on what the public brings to us that can be safely put out on the reuse shelf! We do ask that people limit themselves to 5 items per visit so there is plenty of free stuff to go around!

Latex paint is considered non-hazardous by EPA standards, but you cannot throw it in the trash if it is still in a liquid form. Instead, bring it to the HHW facility and we will recycle it for its intended use. Latex paint that has frozen several times and is hard in the container may be disposed of in the trash.

Yes, Riley County is the host county for the ten county Big Lakes Regional Household Hazardous Waste Program. If you live in Clay, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee or Washington counties, you may bring your HHW to our facility. Businesses using our facility must be pre-approved by their home county and our facility before we can accept any waste, as there will be a charge. Call us at 785-539-3202 with questions.

The Health Department is located at 2030 Tecumseh Road which is located just south of Claflin Road and just west of Sunset. This location is a few blocks west of KSU campus and one block west of Mercy Health Center's Sunset campus.

The Family and Child Resource Center is located at 2101 Claflin Road in the lower level. Use the entrance located in the center of the building on the south side.

For some services, yes. The primary insurances we bill include KanCare, Blue Cross, Aetna, Medicare Part B and United Health Care. We bill insurances for immunizations and flu shots but Tricare Prime/Standard will not pay the full amount at the health department, clients will be billed for remainder amounts. The Health Department accepts all KanCare Managed Care Organizations, Amerigroup, Sunflower State, and United Health Care. Health Department is not a Tricare Provider. If you have further questions, please ask us at 785-776-4779 Ext 7600.

In order to qualify for a child care scholarship you must meet certain guidelines outlined in the application. The child care scholarship application is available on the Raising Riley website or by contacting Raising Riley at 785-776-4779 extension 7634.

The meetings for prospective providers in Riley County are held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Family Child Resource Center, 2101 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS.

The meetings for prospective providers in Geary County are held on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Library Corner, 238 W. 8th Street in Junction City, KS.

The orientation discusses all information pertinent for obtaining a license, to include training requirements, licensing requirements, etc. It is also a time for prospective providers to bring questions or concerns for discussion. Please pre-register for classes in Riley County by calling 785-776-4779 extension 7604 and in Geary County by calling 785-776-4779, extension 7678.

According to Kansas law, whenever certain professionals have reason to suspect that a person under age 18 has been injured as a result of neglect or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, the professional is required by law to report it. These professionals include teachers, nurses, social workers, law enforcement officers, licensed child care providers, counselors, and others.

If your visit carries a client charge, you are generally expected to pay what you can at the time of the visit. A few special services at our clinic, such as travel vaccinations, require full payment before service is provided.

The health department has no authority to mandate mold remediation in housing or business and does not provide air monitoring or mold remediation services. There are private firms that do that. Mold is an irritant and allergen for many people. The greatest deterrent to mold is to remove moisture. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Environmental Health website www.kdheks.gov has strategies to help make homes safe and healthy.

Questions related to mold and building inspections in Manhattan can be directed to the City of Manhattan Code Services at (785) 587-4506 or code@cityofmhk.com.

If you mail the completed application, you will need to put at least 63 cents worth of postage on the envelope. You may need extra postage if you are including a resume that is printed on medium to heavy paper.

No. Both District Court and Riley County require that an application be completed and on file before employment will be considered. Please refer to both listings for important information concerning employment applications.

It depends on the layer. Most layers are updated daily or as changes occur [city limits, zoning, subdivisions, streets, etc.]. Ownership parcels are updated nightly. If you click on “LAYER INFORMATION” in the upper right hand corner of the interactive GIS website, all the layers are described and the dates each were updated is indicated.

A juror, who is determined eligible, is scheduled for a three-month period. A juror can be called in as many times as necessary during that three-month period. If the juror is chosen to serve on a jury panel, that juror is excused for one year following their jury service. If a juror is summoned and never chosen to serve on a jury panel and serves their three-month period, that juror is also eligible to be excused for one year.

If a juror has received a summons and is requesting to be excused from serving, that juror must contact the Jury Coordinator and advise of the reason why they are not able to report. That request is then given to the Judge, who determines whether or not that juror should be excused. Once the Jury Coordinator receives the request back from the Judge, the Jury Coordinator will contact that juror to advise if they have been excused or not.

Students are not exempt from serving on jury duty. If a student receives a summons, that student should check to see if they have a conflict, and if so, contact the Jury Coordinator and request to be excused.

The Riley County District Court is located at 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas. The Courthouse is located between 4th and 5th Streets on Poyntz. There is parking available for jurors around the Courthouse. A free municipal parking lot is located north of the Courthouse on Humboldt Street. Also, there is parking behind the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce on Houston Street, or the parking lot behind the Courthouse. Please report to Pam Clark in Room 304, located on the Third Floor of the Courthouse, at the date and time indicated on your Jury Summons. Please make sure to call the telephone number on your Jury Summons the night before to verify if you have to report or not the following day.

After you are checked in, you will have a seat in the Jury Room and wait to go into Court. When the jurors are all called to go into the Courtroom, you will begin Voir Dire, which is the jury questioning process. Once Voir Dire has been completed, you will know whether or not you have been chosen to serve on the jury panel. If you are chosen, you will serve for the remainder of the trial. If you are not chosen, you are excused until you receive another Jury Summons. After the panel has been chosen, you begin the trial at that time. When a juror receives a Jury Summons, that juror is reporting for a jury trial that is being held that day.

The office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The office stops taking the following transactions at 4:30 pm: New title transactions, driver's license transactions, and commercial vehicle transactions.

a. If the weight of the trailer and the load combined is less than 2,000 pounds, registration is optional. Our office recommends tagging and titling on initial purchase for proof of ownership. If a farm trailer hauling the farmer's own product has a load of less than 6,000 pounds, registration is optional. For fees on trucks with gross weight of over 16,000 pounds, call the County Treasurer's Office at 785-537-6320.

b. Property tax is paid at the time of registration/title application and is determined in the County Treasurer's Office. The exceptions are heavy trucks, trailers, and mopeds, whose taxes are determined by the County Appraiser's Office.

c. Reflectorized plate fee is $0.50.

d. Sales tax will be collected in the tag office if the vehicle is bought from an individual, purchased out of state or the sales tax paid to a dealer was less than the sales tax rate where the vehicle will be registered. e. The fee to transfer a tag is $20.50 plus the difference in the property tax.

Auto, truck, and motorcycle tags expire on the last day of each month, with the exception of heavy trucks (over 12,000 pounds) and trailers, which expire December 31st with a grace period until the last day of February.

You will need the title or MSO (if it's a new car), signed over to you, the sales tax receipt or bill of sale, the car's current mileage, and your proof of insurance. This must be done within 60 days of purchase. When transferring a tag between two cars, you need the current registration or tag number of the old car and the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold.

If you have the title, you need to bring in the title, the vehicle inspection, the registration from where it is currently registered, and proof of insurance. The person who is named on the title is the only person who can register the vehicle. If two names appear on the title with and/or between the names, only one person has to come in. If two names are on the title with and between them, both persons must come in. All vehicles coming from out of state must have a VIN inspection from the inspector in our lobby. The cost is $20.00 in cash.

If you do not have the title because the lienholder of that state keeps it until the vehicle is paid for have the lienholder fax a copy of the front and back of the title to the Riley County Treasurer's Office at 785-537-6326. You will then need to come to the Riley County Treasurer's Office with your out-of-state registration and your Kansas insurance card(s). We will then do a one time courtesy registration. The State will write to your lienholder and request the out-of-state title be sent to them and the State of Kansas title will be sent to your lienholder.

All out-of-state titles for used vehicles require inspection. The fee is $20.00 in CASH ONLY and can be done in the lobby of the Treasurer's Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Kansas Non-Highway and Salvage titles also require an inspection. A designee from the Highway Patrol will be in the lobby of the Treasurer's office on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m to do these inspections. The cost is $25.00 cash only. The address of the Riley County Treasurer is 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan KS. A designee will also be at the Geary County Sheriff's Department Tuesday mornings to do Non-Highway and Salvage title inspections. Please call their office at 785-238-2261 for hours.

Tag renewals are good for a full year. Tags for vehicles bought new within the year will be good for the period between the purchase date and the expiration date; in some cases this will be for just a partial year. Tags are prorated from the month the title is dated until the month your tag comes due, which is determined by your last name.

Bring in your tag, current owner's registration, Social Security number (for a personal vehicle) or Federal ID# (for business or lease vehicles), the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold and the completed In State Refund form. Refunds are calculated from the month they are received and checks are mailed the next business day after applying for the refund. In State Refund Form

Military personnel not claiming Kansas as their home state of record are usually exempt from paying personal property taxes on their vehicles. To view the exemption qualifications click here Military Personnel Affidavit

The fee to transfer is $20.50 plus the difference in the property tax plus sales tax if applicable. The names on the two titles must be the same. If the old tag is expired, it can only be transferred if it is a personalized tag. If this is your renewal month, your fees will be the same as a new tag minus the $0.50 plate fee. The old vehicle must be sold or traded in, even if it is not running. As long as the title is still in your name, the plate must stay with it.

The Kansas State Parks Passport is a way for Kansas residents to buy an annual park permit at a reduced price and with the convenience of buying it when they register their vehicles. The Passport makes it convenient and affordable for Kansans to enjoy our 25 state parks, for families to reconnect with nature and each other, and help preserve the parks for future generations. Families can enjoy a whole year of outdoor fun for less than the cost of treating the family to a night at the movies. Kansas State Parks Passport FAQs

No. You will have to come into the office or renew your tags by mail. If renewing by mail, call our office to get the balance in your escrow account. You are responsible for the difference if there is a shortage.

You will need the title or MSO (if it's a new car), signed and notarized over to you, the sales tax receipt or notarized bill of sale, the car's current mileage, and your insurance card. This must be done within 30 days of purchase. When transferring a tag between two cars, you need the current registration or tag number of the old car and the name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold.

When dandelions are blooming in the spring, it's already too late to get effective control with herbicides. The best control at this time is hand digging. Dandelions are a winter annual that germinate in the fall, winter over, and produce seed in the spring. A chemical application of 2,4-D in the fall will give nearly 100 percent control.

You only need a license to apply a restricted use pesticide (RUP). The only RUP that we sell is Tordon 22K. You must have a private applicator license to apply Tordon, but you may purchase the product and have a commercial applicator apply it for you if you are not licensed.

The key can be picked up at 6215 Tuttle Creek Blvd. from 7:30am to 4:00 pm on the day before your scheduled activity. If you are using the facility on a weekend, you must pick up the key before 4:00 pm on Friday.

All personal property, except certain motor vehicles and commercial/industrial machinery and equipment, is appraised at "market value" as of the first day of January each year. Market value is the amount of money a well-informed buyer would pay and a well-informed seller would accept for property in an open and competitive market without any outside influence. Certain motor vehicles and commercial/industrial machinery and equipment are appraised using a value-based method, however it is not "market value".

Article 11, Section 1 of The Kansas Constitution provides that: Tangible personal property shall be classified into six subclasses and assessed uniformly by subclass at the following assessment percentages:

Mobile homes used for residential purposes...11½%

Mineral leasehold interests except oil leasehold interests the average daily production from which is five barrels or less, and natural gas leasehold interests the average daily production from which is 10 mcf or less, which shall be assessed at 25%...30%

Public utility tangible personal property including inventories thereof, except railroad personal property, including inventories thereof, which shall be assessed at the average rate all other commercial and industrial property is assessed...33%

All categories of motor vehicles not defined and specifically valued and taxed pursuant to law enacted prior to 1985...30%

Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment which, if its economic life is seven years or more, shall be valued at its retail cost when new less seven-year straight-line depreciation, or which, if its economic life is less than seven years, shall be valued at its retail cost when new less straight-line depreciation over its economic life, except that, the value so obtained for such property, notwithstanding its economic life and, as long as such property is being used, shall not be less than 20% of the retail cost when new of such property...25%

All other tangible personal property not otherwise specifically classified...30%

State-assessed and beyond the scope of this publication. Information in this publication does not apply to state assessed property.

This classification is only applicable to non-highway titled motor vehicles and motor vehicles operated over 12,000 pounds on public roads. Motor vehicles operated under 12,000 pounds on public roads and "recreational vehicles" are appraised, assessed and taxed pursuant to statue (Kansas 79-5100 series).

Owners of personal property are required by law to list their property as of the first day of January each year with the county appraiser. If the owner does not list his or her property, the appraiser has several methods for discovering property that belongs on the tax roll. Some examples are: accessing information on public records, viewing the property, obtaining information from lessees and others that are required to list property they do not own, but have in their possession or control, etc. [K.S.A. 79-1411b]

KSA 79-303 states "Every person, association, company or corporation who owns or holds, subject to his or her control, any taxable personal property is required by law to list the property for assessment."

If any person, association, company or corporation has in their possession or custody any taxable personal property belonging to others, it shall be their duty to list the property with the appraiser in the name of the owner of the property. See Chart

By law, every person, association, company, or corporation required to list property must personally sign the rendition. In addition, if a tax preparer completes the rendition, the preparer must also sign and certify that the information is true and correct. [K.S.A. 79-306]

K.S.A. 79-306 requires all taxable personal property to be listed, by the taxpayer, on a rendition (also referred to as a 'statement of personal property') and filed with the county appraiser on or before March 15th of each year, or the next following business day, if such date falls on a day other than a regular business day. Oil and gas renditions are to be filed on or before April 1st By law, all property in this state, real and personal, not expressly exempt there from, is subject to taxation.

The county appraiser may extend the March 15th deadline if the taxpayer submits a request in writing, stating just and adequate reasons for the extension, and is received by the county appraiser on or before the March 15th due date, April 1st for oil and gas renditions. (K.S.A. 79-1422, K.S.A. 79-332a, and K.S.A. 79-1457)

By law, all tangible personal property subject to taxation must be listed and assessed as of the first day of January each year in the name of the owner. Individuals, companies and corporations that own or have tangible personal property subject to their control on January 1st, must list the property with the county appraiser on or before March 15th. When March 15th falls on a day other than a regular business day, the first business day following the deadline is considered timely.[K.S.A. 79-301, 79-303, 79-306, 79-1457]

If personal property is not listed or if a rendition is untimely filed, the county appraiser is required by law to apply any applicable penalties. These penalties are set forth in K.S.A. 79-1422 and K.S.A. 79-1427(a) as follows: View Chart

The county appraiser has the duty of listing and appraising all tangible personal property in the county that is owned by, held, or in the possession of a business. If a taxpayer fails or refuses to file a rendition or, if the rendition filed does not truly represent all the property, the county appraiser has the duty to investigate, identify, list and value such property in an effort to achieve uniformity and equality. (K.S.A. 79-1411(b) and K.S.A. 79-1461)

NOTE: To avoid incurring state mandated penalties, renditions must be filed by the deadline date. Counties have no authority to abate, waive, or refund the penalty mandated by K.S.A. 79-1422. Only the Board of Tax Appeals has the authority to abate, waive, or refund the penalty.

Penalty Appeal Rights:The State Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) has the authority to abate any penalty imposed under this section and order the refund of the abated penalty. In order to appeal a penalty the taxpayer should obtain the proper form from the county appraiser's office, complete the form, and submit it to the county. The county would then submit the form to the State Board of Tax Appeals for consideration (BOTA). Either party may request that BOTA rehear or reconsider its decision if such request is made within 15 days from the date of BOTA's decision.

Personal property valued at market value does not necessarily depreciate each year. Market conditions, deterioration, improvements to the property, and other factors can affect the market value. Typically, personal property valued with a formula driven value will depreciate each year, or until a minimum value is reached.

If a property value goes up, it does not necessarily mean the taxes will increase. Likewise, if a property value goes down or does not change, it does not automatically mean the taxes will decrease or remain the same. The amount of property taxes depends on the budgets set by local government, special assessments and an amount distributed to public schools. Changes in property taxes are based in large part on how much the local government decides to spend on services each year. If values overall go up but local spending remains the same, the mill levy (tax rate) should be lower and therefore have little effect on the tax bill.

There are two ways property owners may challenge or "appeal" their personal property values.

1) The "notice of value" may be appealed by contacting the county appraiser's office by May 15th to schedule an informal meeting with an appraiser. [K.S.A. 79-1448]

OR

2) After receiving the tax statement, the owner may file a "payment under protest" form with the county treasurer at the time the taxes are paid. If all the taxes are paid prior to December 20th, the protest can be made no later than December 20th (or by January 31st if the taxes are paid from an escrow account or by a tax service). [K.S.A. 79-2005]

Taxpayers can NOT appeal the notice of value AND pay the taxes under protest for the same property in the same tax year. [K.S.A. 79-2005(b)]

Before or during the informal hearing, the property owner should review the property record for accuracy of property information. The appraiser will demonstrate how the appraised value was determined for the property. The property owner should present information and documentation to support the value he or she believes should be on the property. The appraiser will review and evaluate all information and documentation presented at the hearing. A "hearing result letter" with the appraiser's final determination of value will be mailed to the property owner. If the owner is still not satisfied with the appraised value, he or she may further appeal to the State Board of Tax Appeals. [K.S.A. 79-1448, 79-2005]

The appraised value of the property is multiplied by the assessment rate (determined by the personal property subclass) for the assessed value. The assessed value is then multiplied by the mill levy (tax rate) for the tax unit where the property was located as of the assessment date (January 1). That figure is divided by 1,000 for the full year property tax amount.

Example: To calculate the property tax on personal property with an appraised value of $5,000:

The mill levy is the tax rate that is applied to the assessed value of the property. In general terms, the mill levy is computed by dividing the dollars needed for local services by the taxable assessed value in the service area. In addition, the Unified School Districts of Kansas levy 20 mills for the school general fund. Capital outlay and local option budgets are levied as necessary. After the local government budgets are published and meetings are completed in August of each year, the county clerk computes the final mill levies for each tax unit and certifies the tax roll to the county treasurer for collection.

Property is not prorated on the tax roll when acquired and is not prorated off the tax roll when disposed of (K.A S. 79-309). However, private contracts between buyers and sellers will often prorate the property tax. The only exceptions to this are for motor vehicles and when taxable property becomes exempt or exempt property becomes taxable.

Generally, personal property is not prorated onto the tax roll when it is acquired and it is not prorated off the tax roll when disposed of. The only exceptions are for motor vehicles; taxable personal property that becomes exempt during the year, or exempt personal property that no longer qualifies for exemption.

Yes, if you close your business or sell all of your taxable personal property you must still file a form the following year so we can remove you from the tax roll. The Appraisal Office cannot remove property from the tax roll without a signature on file from a taxpayer verifying that the property is no longer owned by them.

The full amount or the first half of the taxes for personal property assessed on the tax roll is due by December 20th each year. The second half of the taxes are due by May 10th of the following year. If the first half of the personal property taxes are not paid by December 20th, then the full amount becomes due immediately and you no longer have the option of paying the second half by May 10th.

Taxes for motor vehicles that are registered with a tag weight of 12,000 pounds or less and taxes for Kansas RV titled recreational vehicles, are due in full at time of registration or renewal. [K.S.A. 79-5107, 5119]

Whenever the aggregate amount of tax owed for tangible personal property by any taxpayer is less than $5, the tax is cancelled and no personal property tax statement is issued. This applies only to the tax amount due, not the value of the personal property. [K.S.A. 79-344]

The county appraiser can answer taxpayer's questions concerning the classification and valuation of property. The county treasurer can answer questions about a tax bill or tax payment. The county clerk can answer questions regarding mill levies (tax rates) for taxing districts (tax units).

Riley County requires a building permit but does not enforce building codes. During a building permit inspection the primary concern is determining that the building is set back the proper distances from all property lines. The inspector does not examine how the building is being constructed. Most counties in Kansas do not have building codes, however, a number are considering adoption of a minimum code. Consult a qualified contractor or building professional regarding industry standard construction techniques and proper installation of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. The respective cities within the County vary regarding their building code requirements. Check with the individual city before starting construction.

Generally fences are exempt from zoning regulations and therefore do not require a permit for construction. The only possible exception to this rule would be if the fence would create a vision obstruction at a street intersection. Check with the County Zoning Officer (785) 537-6332 if there is a possible concern in this regard.

A building permit is required before the start of construction of any structure within the unincorporated areas of Riley County. The permit is necessary to verify that the zoning is proper for the intended use, the required setbacks from property lines are achieved, Sanitary Code requirements are met and other basic requirements of this type. The permit does not involve construction inspection since there is no adopted building code that applies to the unincorporated areas of the County.

If your property is located in the unincorporated area of Riley County you may find your zoning on the Riley County GIS website and the click on Building Setback Requirements. You may also call the Riley County Planning & Development at (785) 537-6332 to obtain that information. When you call you should know one of the following to make sure the correct property can be located: 1. the property owner 2. the property's legal description or 3. the property's address.

The only definitive way to determine your property lines is to have your lot or tract surveyed by a Licensed Land Surveyor. They will need to locate or establish the property survey pins at the corners of the lot or tract. If you can locate your own property corner pins, that should allow or help you and the surveyor establish the correct property lines.

If your property is located in the unincorporated area of Riley County you may find your zoning on the Riley County GIS website or call the Riley County Planning & Development at (785) 537-6332 to obtain that information. When you call you should know one of the following to make sure the correct property can be located: 1. the property owner 2. the property's legal description or 3. the property's address.

Occasionally the owner or builder is not aware of the building permit requirement and begins construction without a permit. If you want to know whether or not a building permit has been issued for a particular project, please contact the Planning and Development office at 537-6332. Please have specific information regarding the location such as address, legal description or owner of the property.

Yes. But it is often advantageous to leave your contact information so that staff can respond back to you regarding the violation or to obtain additional information from you. Also sometimes it is necessary for individuals to testify in court to provide evidence of ongoing violations. For more information on zoning enforcement issues in Riley County, contact the Riley County Zoning Enforcement Officer at (785) 537-6332.

The Riley County Planning & Development Department has maps produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that indicate where the floodplains are for all of the unincorporated area of the County. For assistance in determining flood risk on a particular property, please contact Steve at (785) 537-6332 or email Zoning Enforcement Officer...

The 100-year floodplain represents a potential flood area that has a 1% probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. It is the area that is regulated by floodplain regulations as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Generally, you can build in the 100-year floodplain if the floor of the structure is elevated one foot above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Commercial & industrial structures have the option of being flood-proofed. All construction within the 100-year floodplain requires a Floodplain Development Permit before construction begins. All construction within the 100-year floodplain requires a Floodplain Development Permit before construction begins. For more information about the floodplain, please contact Steve at (785) 537-6332 or

The 500-year floodplain is the area that could experience a flood having a .2% probability of occurring in any given year. It is an area that is not regulated by floodplain regulations and therefore building is permitted provided all other requirements of the County Zoning & Subdivision Regulations are met. One should always keep in mind that any area, even those outside of designated floodplains, can still flood. Even though the probability of such occurrences in these areas is generally lower, there can always be micro events and unusual circumstances that may occur to cause localized flooding of any property. For more information about the floodplain, please contact Steve at (785) 537-6332 or email Steve...

The floodway is the area within the 100-year floodplain that must remain unobstructed to carry the 100-year flood discharge (i.e. Base Flood). Generally, it is very difficult to construct any structure within the floodway because the structure must be determined, not by an engineer not to obstruct flood flows in any way or create a substantial rise in the base flood elevation. These are very difficult standards to meet except in cases of very limited obstructions such as poles, fence posts, etc. For more information on the methodology that must be used to determine this no-rise in flood heights, please contact Steve at (785) 537-6332 or email Steve...

Multiple residences are permitted if the property is zoned B-1 (Two Family) or B-2 (Multiple Family) or if your property is subdivided into 2 lots. Please contact the County Planner at (785) 537-6332 for more information.

PUDS are custom-made zoning districts for a specific site. They were created to promote progressive and flexible land development, such as:

a. A maximum choice of living environments

b. A more useful pattern of open space and recreation

c. A development pattern which preserves and utilizes environmental features

d. A more efficient use of land and provision of services

e. A development pattern in harmony with land use density, neighborhood character, transportation facilities, community facilities and economic development potentials.

The PUD process has two steps: the Preliminary Development Plan and the Final Development Plan. The Planning Board reviews the application for approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, holds a public hearing, then sends its recommendations on to the BOCC for action. Upon approval of the application, within seven days the owner records a statement with the Register of Deeds. The owner submits a Final Development Plan to the RCPB before a building permit is issued. This final plan must be in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan.

The requirements and procedures for selling a portion of an existing parcel are outlined in the Manhattan Urban Area Subdivision Regulations and the Riley County Subdivision Regulations. These separate regulations apply in different portions of the unincorporated areas of the County. Contact the County at (785) 537-6332 for more detailed information regarding this process.

Possibly, is the answer. Generally, in the unincorporated portions of the County, divisions of property that are 20 acres or greater are exempt from the platting requirements. However, within the Manhattan Urban Area such divisions are only exempt if the property will be used strictly for agricultural purposes or as a cemetery. It is always a good idea to check with the County Planning & Development Department at (785) 537-6332 to determine any platting and/or zoning requirements prior to the sale of any land, particularly since this is information that will not be included in a title search or abstract of title.

State law requires that all property owners within 1000 feet of a rezoning, variance or conditional use request be notified of the public hearing on the matter. However, there is no such State or local requirement to notify adjacent property owners upon the issuance of a building permit. Prospective purchasers of land should always research the surrounding zoning of land to determine what sorts of uses may be permitted that may effect property values or enjoyment of the land to be purchased.

State law requires that surrounding property owners within 1000 feet be directly notified whenever a rezoning, variance or conditional use is requested. Riley County also sends notice when a platting is being proposed. This notice tells you the time, date and place where the public hearing is being held, the requested change and where the property is located. You are welcome to attend this hearing to voice your support or concerns regarding the requested change or to just ask questions about the proposal. You may also at any time call Riley County Planning & Development at (785) 537-6332 to find out more about the request

Yes, sign permits are required prior to the erection of any sign in the unincorporated areas of Riley County. Contact the Riley County Zoning Enforcement Officer at (785) 537-6332)for more information.

• For City of Manhattan water service please contact 785-587-2480.• For Riley County Rural Water District #1 service please contact 785-537-4440.• For Riley County Water and Sewer Benefit Districts please contact the Riley County Public Works Department at 6215 Tuttle Creek Blvd or by calling 785-537-6335.

Generally, water or sewer service transfers can be received within 24 hours after: • Completion of our Transfer of Existing Service form. (Note: For new connections please contact our office at 785-537-6335)• Payments of the $ 40.00 activation fee and $ 75.00 refundable service deposit have been received.

• All payments are due by 5:00 p.m. on the 18th of each month.• Late notices are mailed on the 19th of each month with a 10% late fee.• Disconnects are generally within 7 days after the late notices are mailed, and have a $75.00 non-payment fee assessed. Actual date of disconnection will be included with your late notice when it is mailed.

By law, the county appraiser is responsible for listing and valuing property in a uniform and equal manner. The appraiser determines the appropriate value of your property. The amount of property taxes you pay depends on the budgets set by local government, special assessments, and an amount distributed to public schools.

If a property value goes up, it does not necessarily mean the taxes will increase. Likewise, if a property value goes down or does not change, it does not automatically mean the taxes will decrease or remain the same. Changes in property taxes are based in large part on how much the local government decides to spend on services each year. If values overall go up but local spending remains the same, the mill levy (tax rate) should be lower and therefore have little effect on the tax bill.

The value of your property may change each year - it depends on market conditions, improvements to your property, etc. The county appraiser continually updates sale prices and other information on property all over the county.

Homes, commercial real property and certain other property categories are appraised at "market value" as of the first day of January each year. Market value is the amount of money a well-informed buyer would pay and a well-informed seller would accept for property in an open and competitive market without any outside influence. Agricultural land, certain motor vehicles, and commercial and industrial machinery and equipment are appraised using a value-based method, however, it is not "market value".

One sale by itself does not determine market value. In addition, inflation and other market conditions may effect the market value of your home as of January 1. The price you paid for your house is verified by the county appraiser and then considered along with sales of similar properties.

Notices of value are sent to the owner, as recorded in the register of deeds office, on or before March 1 for real property each year. It may be later than March 1 if your county appraiser asks for an extension.

You can visit the county appraiser's office to review information on similar properties and verify that the information the appraiser's office has on your home is correct. In addition, real estate professionals can provide information about market conditions in your area.

For real property, the buyer is responsible for the property tax if the property is sold on or after January 1 and before November 1. The seller is responsible for the property tax if purchased on or after November 1 and prior to January 1 (K.S.A. 79-1805). Private contracts between buyer and seller will often specify who pays the taxes.

Property is not prorated on to the tax roll when acquired and is not prorated off the tax roll when disposed of (K.S.A. 79-309). However, private contracts between buyers and sellers will often prorate the property tax. The only exceptions to this are for motor vehicles and when taxable property becomes exempt or exempt property becomes taxable.

Call or come into the County Clerk's Office and we can provide this information with a legal description or the site address. If this information is not available we can help you find it on an aerial map. Email...

The value can be obtained by providing the County Clerk's office with the address of the property, owner’s name or the legal description. This information is also available on the Riley County GIS website at http://gis.rileycountyks.gov/

Recycling is important for many reasons. We often promote recycling to keep waste out of landfills, which are often unpopular with the community. It is also important to remember that recycling recovers valuable raw materials. We make aluminum cans from recycled cans, then we don't have to disturb the environment by mining and smelting the mineral bauxite which is used in the manufacturing of aluminum. Recycling also reduces pollution and saves energy that would have been expended when making products from "virgin" or unrecycled raw materials. Recycling works best when we remember to buy and use products made from recycled materials, such as newspaper or glass. Recycling Directory

There are a number of steps that each document goes through before it is returned to the filer. It must first be determined whether the document is recordable and if correct fees are enclosed. The document is given a book and page, entered into the computer, information verified, scanned and most original documents are returned to the customer. UCC Filings do not apply to this condition, please contact us for further instructions or questions in this matter.

Most of the fees collected by the Register of Deeds go into the county general fund. The exceptions are the fees collected for the Kansas Heritage Trust Fund which help fund preservation projects across Kansas and the Technology Fund which is a special fund for the Register of Deeds office for the preservation of records.

The earliest records in the Register of Deeds office, transcribed by hand in elaborate manuscript, date back to September 1857. Among the early records are the Patent Deeds recorded after settlers acquired land from the United States government.

Currently copies of the images of all records back to June 1953 are available on the computers. All other records back to 1853 are available on paper copies or microfilm copies. A sophisticated software package has been implemented to track all new recordings and records back to July 1985.

Generally most documents can be located by simply giving us the name on the document. Other information you may be requested to give is the address of the property, a legal description and approximate recording date.

A lien allows a creditor a way of preventing property from being sold or mortgaged until a debt against the property is paid. There are many types of liens such as tax liens and mechanics liens. Mechanic liens are filed in the Clerk of the District Court.

We will do basic research for questions such as: who owns a particular address; has the mortgage against my property been released, etc. You must do in depth research in our office using our public access computers or go through title companies, attorneys, search companies, etc.

All parcels of land in Riley County are listed in the computer along with the current owner of record. A call or visit to the Register of Deeds Office with an address, legal description, etc. will allow us to look that information up for you. Another valuable tool is the Riley County GIS Website www.gis.rileycountyks.gov. You can locate parcel ownership, subdivisions, land sections, etc.

The records in the Register of Deeds office will list liens such as mortgages, Uniform Commercial Code filings, state and federal tax liens filed against both real and personal property. But not all liens are filed in this office, you may wish to check with the Clerk of the District Court for other liens

An index is a system by which each real estate record is listed in a specific place that applies to a specific subdivision, or section, township and range. This enables us to track the history of each parcel back as far as necessary.

You may come to our office and attempt to locate easements on a property by searching the indexes for your property. Our records will show any easements that have been recorded in our office. Some easements are also recorded on deeds and may not be easily located. Easements are often difficult to find because many of them have not been recorded in our office. The services of a lawyer or abstract company may be required to sort through easement issues.

You may find records in the Clerk of the District Court concerning probate, marriage, divorce records, etc. The Kansas Department of Vital Statistics has records concerning birth and death records. The Riley County Genealogical Library may be able to help you in doing genealogy research.

When soldiers are discharged, the military encourages the discharged member to record the military discharge papers, also known as DD214's, with our office. If you choose to record your DD214, you may bring it into our office where it will become part of the permanent record. There is no fee for this service. We must have the original discharge form which reflects the discharge status. At the time of recording or any time after that, you may request certified copies at no additional charge (for up to five copies). If you come into our office, we can make copies while you wait.

A deed should be recorded as soon as possible after the transaction takes place. Numerous legal problems could arise regarding the property if not recorded. However, there is no time limit on recording deeds.

No. Any change in ownership generally requires that a new deed be recorded. Exceptions to this rule may result either from court cases (i.e. divorces, foreclosures, probate, etc.) or from deaths where certain legal verbiage exists in the document and a death certificate has been recorded in our office. In these cases, the deed itself will not change even though ownership does. Evidence of ownership exists in the combination of the related documents.

Yes you may, however, we always recommend consulting an attorney regarding property transfers and changes, because minor changes in the wording of the document can completely change the legal meaning of the document. The Register of Deeds office is a recording agency only, we cannot make out deeds or answer questions regarding legal matters.

The primary evidence of ownership of land is not so much the deed itself as the recording of the deed. If a property is mortgaged, the financial institution may hold the deed until the mortgage is satisfied. If your deed is lost, a certified copy may be obtained from our office.

A document is generally recorded the same day it is received. It then takes another 1 to 2 days to complete the process of checking data entry, scanning, etc. The original is then returned to the filer with the exception of UCC's which are retained in the Register of Deeds office. A copy of a file stamped UCC is returned only if the originator sends more than one copy when filing the original.

See the "Types of Documents Filed" section for a list of the most common types of documents recorded. If you have a question as to whether you can record a particular document, please contact the Register of Deeds office for clarification.

You may redeem your property by contacting the County Treasurer's office at (785) 537-6321 and by paying all taxes, interest, penalties, and court costs assessed against the property. You may redeem the property up to 5:00 p.m. the day before the tax sale.

Properties that are auctioned off “on the courthouse steps” are being foreclosed on by a private mortgage company (a “Sheriff’s Sale”). You must contact the attorney representing the mortgage company. That name and contact information will be in the Notice of Sale published in the newspaper.

If you have an escrow account for your real estate taxes with a mortgage company, the mortgage company should receive the tax statement. If you do receive the tax statement instead of the mortgage company, we ask you to forward it to the mortgage company so they can pay taxes from the escrow account. We also ask you to have your current mortgage company notify the County Treasurer's office so that we can get the correct billing information from them.

If you are responsible for paying taxes on a home or other real estate property, the full amount could be paid or the half amount on or before December 20 of that tax year. If the first half is paid, the second half of that year's taxes are due on or before May 10 of the following year. Mortgage companies are required by Federal law to make half payments, so they will be paying taxes on or before December 20 and on or before May 10.

If the first half of the current year real estate taxes are not paid by December 20, interest will start accruing December 21. You should receive a delinquent real estate tax reminder in February. If the mortgage company was to have paid these taxes, you must inform them that the Treasurer's office for the County did not receive the payment. If there are any questions, the mortgage company needs to call the County Treasurer's office at 785-537-6321.You or the mortgage company can pay the first half of the current year taxes with interest up until May 10. After May 10, if the first half of the real estate taxes has not been paid, the full amount of the current year tax plus interest will have to be paid. If the current year tax has not been paid by the first of August, there will be an additional fee of $16.00 for advertising. Riley County is required by Kansas State law (KSA 79-2303) to publish a list of unpaid real estate taxes. If taxes go unpaid by the first Tuesday after the first Monday in September, taxes will be put on the delinquent tax roll, and it becomes a lien on the real estate. If you want to pay delinquent years, Kansas State law (KSA 79-2401A) requires that the most delinquent year be paid first. Example: If you have taxes owing for 1993, 1994, and 1995, the full amount for 1993 must be paid before payment for the 1994 and 1995, or, of course, you can pay all the years at once.

The first half of the personal property taxes are due on or before December 20. If you pay the first half of the personal property taxes in December, the second half is due on or before May 10 of the following year.

If the first half of the personal property taxes are not paid by December 20, the full tax amount plus interest becomes due, starting December 21. Delinquent notices for personal property are sent out in February. If they are not paid, warrants are issued. Warrants are issued 30 days after notices are mailed. Tax warrants go to the Riley County Police Department for collection of delinquent taxes, interest, and sheriff fees. Payments are payable to the County Treasurer. If you paid the first half of your personal property taxes on time, the second half of the personal property taxes are due on or before May 10. If these taxes are not paid by May 10, interest will begin to accrue. Delinquent personal property tax notices are mailed in June. If they are not paid, tax warrants are issued in July. All delinquent personal property tax must be paid at the County Treasurer's office. Kansas State law (KSA 79-2017) requires delinquent personal property to be advertised in October. If you have any previous years owing on personal property tax, they must be paid at the County Treasurer's office.

For real estate and personal property tax statements and reminders, make checks payable to Riley County Treasurer. For personal property tax warrants, checks should be made out to Riley County Treasurer.

You may file a payment under protest only if you did not file an equalization appeal on the same property for the same tax year. If you have protested your first half payment of taxes, you may not protest your second half payment. You must file the Protest Form and pay the first half taxes due by December 20. If your taxes are paid by an escrow agent, you must file your protest no later than Jaunuary 31. After the deadline, any protests must be filed at the time taxes are paid.

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that provides nutrition education and vouchers for specific foods to pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five years of age who are determined to be at nutrition risk and have family income below 185% of federal poverty guidelines.

Hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased at the Riley County Clerks office, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas or the Wildlife and Parks office at Tuttle Creek State Park. Licenses are also available at several other locations in Manhattan.

The Kansas State Parks Passport is a way for Kansas residents to buy an annual park permit at a reduced price and with the convenience of buying it when they register their vehicles. The Passport makes it convenient and affordable for Kansans to enjoy our 25 state parks, for families to reconnect with nature and each other, and help preserve the parks for future generations. Families can enjoy a whole year of outdoor fun for less than the cost of treating the family to a night at the movies. Kansas State Parks Passport FAQs

Multiple residences are permitted if the property is zoned B-1 (Two Family) or B-2 (Multiple Family) or if your property is subdivided into 2 lots. Please contact Planning & Development at (785) 537-6332 for more information.

If your property is located in Riley County outside of the limits of an incorporated city, you may call Riley County Planning & Development to obtain that information. When you call you should know one of the following to make sure the correct property can be located:

An even more accurate method of determining zoning of a property is to come to the Planning & Development office. This way staff can locate the property on the computer mapping system and also answer any question you may have about the zoning.

Possibly, is the answer. Generally, in the unincorporated portions of the County, divisions of property that are 20 acres or greater are exempt from the platting requirements. However, within the Manhattan Urban Area such divisions are only exempt if the property will be used strictly for agricultural purposes or as a cemetery. It is always a good idea to check with the County Planning & Development Department to determine any platting and/or zoning requirements prior to the sale of any land, particularly since this is information that will not be included in a title search or abstract of title.

State law requires that surrounding property owners within 1000 feet be directly notified whenever a rezoning, variance or conditional use is requested. Riley County also sends notice when a platting is being proposed. This notice tells you the time, date and place where the public hearing is being held, the requested change and where the property is located. You are welcome to attend this hearing to voice your support or concerns regarding the requested change or to just ask questions about the proposal. You may also at any time call Riley County Planning & Development to find out more about the request

Yes. But it is often advantageous to leave your contact information so that staff can respond back to you regarding the violation or to obtain additional information from you. Also sometimes it is necessary for individuals to testify in court to provide evidence of ongoing violations. For more information on zoning enforcement issues in Riley County, contact the Riley County Zoning Enforcement Officer.

PUDS are custom-made zoning districts for a specific site. They were created to promote progressive and flexible land development, such as:

a. A maximum choice of living environments

b. A more useful pattern of open space and recreation

c. A development pattern which preserves and utilizes environmental features

d. A more efficient use of land and provision of services

e. A development pattern in harmony with land use density, neighborhood character, transportation facilities, community facilities and economic development potentials.

The PUD process has two steps: the Preliminary Development Plan and the Final Development Plan. The Planning Board reviews the application for approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, holds a public hearing, then sends its recommendations on to the BOCC for action. Upon approval of the application, within seven days the owner records a statement with the Register of Deeds. The owner submits a Final Development Plan to the RCPB before a building permit is issued. This final plan must be in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan.

The requirements and procedures for selling a portion of an existing parcel are outlined in the Manhattan Urban Area Subdivision Regulations and the Riley County Subdivision Regulations. These separate regulations apply in different portions of the unincorporated areas of the County. Contact the Planner in the Riley County Planning & Development office for more detailed information regarding this process.